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Woo hoo, Andy in the Davis cup at Braehead 8-10 July. I will be there as I'm on annual leave, woo hoo. Wouldn't it be magic if he was there as Wimbledon Champion

UNJINX UNJINX UNJINX !!!!!!

You lucky so-and-so MTS

This time I'm sure Yummy I've been trying to coax hubby (who does not like tennis ) to go back to Flushing Meadows this year, but its not turning out in my favour. SSSSooooooooooooooo Braehead is the next best thing (so far )

I find blackmail works best !!!!

Whisper it, but that is my last option. Theres only so many blackmail tricks you can pull

MTS1 wrote: Whisper it, but that is my last option. Theres only so many blackmail tricks you can pull

And I know them all 8)

Morning Yummy,

Slowly accepting Andy is out of Miami now. Was really looking forward to this tournament, was expecting good things. We'll see how he goes in the doubles but I'm not sure where the TV schedule is for the doubles, seen nothing of IW doubles. Any info from anyone would be helpful. Ta mucho

Morning MTS

I don't THINK we'll get to see any Doubles play, there usually
isn't much coverage

I am rapidly losing patience with Andy. That stubborn streak
of his is holding him back

MTS1 wrote:Wouldn't it be magic if he was there as Wimbledon Champion

Magic?.......it'd be a B****Y miracle!

Aaaw...Andy fans......it seems worse this morning than last night.....Andy's defeat has had time to sink in since then.

I expect Andy was as surprised as us at his shock exit last night.........maybe last night's performance was his unconscious mind telling him he doesn't want to play tennis anymore. Tho' if Andy has simply gone off playing tennis his conscious mind would be fully aware of it, too, I would have thought.

I don't know what to think......you experts on here are all saying he needs a good coach........so I'll go along with that.

We must find Andy a coach

Solerina

Ooh...I didn't realize I was on the S&S thread lol.

Forgot to say afternoon yummy and all who are reading your thread

Solerina

"I don't THINK we'll get to see any Doubles play, there usually
isn't much coverage "
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Yummy,

there will be on LiveScoreHunter!

Perhaps some of Novak's good form, or more importantly positive attitude, will rub off on Andy...

Thanks Green

Never thought of that - I was looking at Eurosport
Be funny if they won the Doubles wouldn't it

Evening Yummy,
Doubles didn't work out either.

Looks like Andy is having a bit of a think re the coaching situ. Its a pity though due to the poor form this time last year he had ranking points at his mercy this year. Hopeful he picks up for the clay, even if all he can do is retain his points it should keep him in top 5 unless David Ferrer goes on a run, and Berdych not too far behind him. If Ferrer wins Miami, there would only be around 30 points between him and Andy. Then I shall start the sweating

Join the club MTS1


I am afraid that Andys' mind is in a state of turmoil atm.

I blame his *team Murray* They are not doing him any
favours by kow-towing to *the Boss* and not telling
him like it is !

Andy needs a kick up the posterior by someone with the
personality to stand their ground and take no nonsense
from him !!!

The ONLY 2 I can think of are Cahill and McEnroe

If Sky show any more re-runs of Andy being defeated by 'Bogie' I'm gonna cancel my subscription. As if it's not painful enough first time around

Yeah Yummy,

There was an interesting discussion on Sky earlier where the American chappy said that as the player pays the cheque for the coach then they are maybe not as forthcoming with criticism in case they lose their job. The exceptions are the Macs of the world who would not fear being 'sacked' as they have plenty of offers of media work. I'd go for Mac, that would be AWESOME

Meant to say did you hear Roger Federer talking about Andy after he won his match, you know how the questions always get around to Andy at some point He said some nice things and Andy shouldn't be worried he'll bounce back, he's too good a player. I like Roger a little bit more now

sorry MTS1 but Roger can say what he likes about Andy

I know he meant well but his remarks are'nt going to get
Murray pumped up !

There is a difference between a *slump* and a down-right
collapse of form.

Like I said - Andy needs a Cahill or a McEnroe to
a) Coach him and
b) To tell him how it is !

Evening Yummy,

Well he must have heard you not mac or Cahill, but Lendl is indeed very interesting. Lets see what the future brings

I'm hedging my bets atm MTS

I don't understand what is going on at this time

Will he be "adult" enough to take the *rough* with the *smooth*
as far as straight talking is concerned ??

But we all know he's GOT to get out of this frame of mind
and the sooner the better.

feeling much happier today, the sun's finally out after a poor week of weather, I'm singing in a nice concert tomorrow, and my girlfriend is coming over for a couple of days on sunday

Aaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwww


(Or was it an April Fool) - We need a (dunno) smiley

nope not April fool Yummy, genuinely feeling happy about life today

AaaaaaaWwwwwwwwwwwwww

I wonder if he actually needs a "tennis" coach.

Why not a sportsman who is/was top of their profession and can glide Murray into the right mindset ?

Blimey you two stop up late :sleep:

Just waiting to see who gets the rosette Jubbs

It'll be close yummy, I think.....

Just to be impartial, I've voted for you

I don't want it !!!!

Ah.. The Jean Luc Picard

Great addition and as a murray fan should come in handy

Now all we need is a "Make it so" smiley !!!

Evening yummy,

I see Andy has got a wc into Monte Carlo. I'm ever hopeful he gets by the second round Anyhoo, means we see him a week sooner than expected

Hiyah MTS


Perhaps he's practicing for Barthelona

Indeed. Practice does make perfect............

Oh Yeah ???????????????

Well it is what we was taught at skool, come to think of it, that didn't quite work out either

I think Andys new boss said you WILL go to MC enough of this larking around!

How far will Andy get in the Monte Python Carlo circus ?

Last years terrible loss to Kohlschreiber 6-2, 6-1 in the 2nd round almost mirrored his recent matches this year.

Will he get beyond and into the last 16 this year ?

Can he beat Stepanek or Baghdatis ? if so he may well have to beat Simon or Malisse to go further.

Its these types of players that he somehow falls to in tournies like this, he shouldn't but he does, maybe this time with clay it might herald a new beginning, he needs something to give him some encouragement.

Jubbahey wrote:How far will Andy get in the Monte Python Carlo circus ?

Last years terrible loss to Kohlschreiber 6-2, 6-1 in the 2nd round almost mirrored his recent matches this year.

Will he get beyond and into the last 16 this year ?

Can he beat Stepanek or Baghdatis ? if so he may well have to beat Simon or Malisse to go further.

Its these types of players that he somehow falls to in tournies like this, he shouldn't but he does, maybe this time with clay it might herald a new beginning, he needs something to give him some encouragement.

Tune in tomorrow folks when all will be revealed (or not as the case my be)

Well, he did all right our boy did. Semi final of a clay tournie and took a set off Nadal, great stuff.

Pity about his elbow, but the end result was pretty much on the books as it were.

I actually think he will do quite well in Barca this week, anyone have thoughts on this ?

IF his elbow is OK I think he might go quite a way into
the tourney judging by the way he played last week !

He seems to have found his tennis head again 8)

Sadly, its not to be. doctors orders.

But we can look forward to the next tournie.....Madrid !

All the way to the 1st of May.

He's only got Rome before the FO, lets hope he manages the injury well and the FO might then be a good place for him to shine a bit.

Oh I Doooooooo love optimism Jubba

Almost as much as I love my Shih Tsu's

Greetings Yummy,

Been busy with work and study for a while so limited access to the site. I'm sure when 606 goes this place will explode, in a good way I hope.

Good to see Andy taking the Doctor's orders with his elbow. I enjoyed his tennis last week.

Hoping Madrid is another fine showing for oor Andy.

Back to study now

MTS

Stop studying now - it's Easter

Hey yummy, I've successfully crossed a Bull dog with a Shih Tsu !.....

......where gonna call the new breed A "BULL Poopie".

(ungraciously cropped from "Dumb & Dumber")

Have a nice day Jubbs

a mod got modded, that'll teach me

:huh:


:spank:

Hi Yummy,
taken your advice and stopped studying, searched bookshops yesterday for one of my course books and couldn't get it anywhere. This has unfortunately made me put books away and have a nice relaxing Easter.

Have a virtual easter egg, it helps with the virtual diet